The 651st MP - Whilst PR is the goal of many reformists, because it's unlikely to be brought in because parties who benefit from FPTP aren't turkeys voting for Christmas, it would be nice to have another way to ensure that parties who receive a large amount of support without any MPs have a say in the commons, no matter how small. Therefore, I propose bringing in a 651st MP.

Under this system, the party who received the largest number of votes without securing an MP will be given a seat in the House of Commons. The individual selected will be the member of that party who gains the largest % of the vote without getting a seat in their own right. This MP would be able to vote on matters in parliament just like any other MP. However, they would not represent a specific constituency, and if they were to die or resign, their seat would not be filled until the next General Election.

Under this system, the Alliance Party would have gained the 651st seat in 2015, Ukip would have won the additional seat in 2010, the now defunct Referendum Party would have gained a seat in 1997, whilst the Greens would have had an MP as far back as 1987.
Now let's hear your wonderful ideas, or criticisms of others.

A randomised House of Lords - Although an elected Upper Chamber would stop the habit of current representatives being appointed based on how much money they've donated to the incumbant party, it could just end up replicating the structure of the House of Commons, which would go against the point of a chamber of scrutiny. Therefore, I propose a truly representative House of Lords, where the new Lords are picked purely by chance.

How I would want it to work - let's say that the new House of Lords is to be capped at 600 people. Over the course of the year, 40 members have either died or resigned. Anyone who wants to register to become a new member of the Lords can put their name forward for consideration (perhaps with a £10 registration fee). Once the closing period for registration closes, a draw is held, overseen by an independent adjudicator, to randomly select which 40 individuals will ascend to the House of Lords. I believe that this would be a great idea, as it would ensure that people outside the political bubble will be able to have a direct say on legislation, plus it will ensure that the make-up of the House would be truly representative of the UK population. Plus, the yearly draw could become a major TV event, like the draft in American Football.

I'd love to see an end to the notion of political parties. This would, in turn, bring an end to voters simply putting an X next to a party in elections without having found out what the candidate themselves stand for. Instead, five or six local candidates would stand to be elected represent the constituency (which I what they're supposed to be doing).

A Prime Minister would then be elected by separate Presidential-style ballot by all voters across the nation and they would select a cabinet in the current style by interviewing applicants and selecting the best person for the job from the returned MPs.

It's practically unworkable though - too many people are too lazy to even read individual candidate leaflets or turn up to local debates - and that would be a requirement. Also, politicians are sneaky by nature and choosing the cabinet under this method would still result in the PM picking their cronies rather than the best person.

I think it would be the ultimate example of democracy though. No matter how idealistic it is!